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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
3
Drakesboro Kentucky February 3 thirty five are known dead from a mine explosion. Twenty nine bodies recovered and six more believed killed. Ten rescued alive, two badly injured. Rescue efforts hampered by gases, debris, and a panic crowd of relatives. East entry bore the brunt of the blast. west entry largely escaped. No fire, no shutdown of mine, aiding search.
In the Primero Colorado disaster at the Colorado Fuel and Iron mine, 43 dead and 65 miners still unaccounted for. Only one miner recovered alive. Most victims were foreigners and Black. Estimated loss to the company reaches 100000 dollars. Causes remain uncertain with theories ranging from a match lit cigarette to a failed safety lamp.
Laredo Texas reports a terrible mine explosion at Los Esperanzas Mexico with many dead. A detailed official report is awaited from the state governor before further details are released. Las Esperanzas is a coal mining district employing Mexicans and Japanese.
Washington reports from the state department that a final outcome on Germany United States tariff negotiations might occur today. A sticking point remains the cattle or meat inspection issue. Also noted is the sudden death of Dr. William Penn Compton after heart failure during a medical incident in which Albert Carroll, once a patient, aided him.
Announcement from the University of Pennsylvania notes a gift totaling 208000 dollars. It specifies 100000 dollars allocated for a named purpose and mentions the broader philanthropic support from the donor. The item appears as a concise public notice of a sizable contribution to the university.
The Mexican National Packing company a New Jersey corporation controlled by English investors failed with liabilities around 37 million. Assets not announced. estimated to exceed liabilities. Henry DeKay named receiver by Judge Lanning in New Jersey. Company will continue operations. financing tied to Mexican United Bank in Mexico City prompted the action. Exclusive right to slaughter cattle in Mexico City until 1926 among concessions.
Philadelphia February 3 A prolonged sensational hearing ended with Judge Staake setting Ferdinand D Cohen’s bail at 1500 on the charge of abducting heiress Misa Roberta De Janon. Prosecution added a new conspiracy count with Cohen and his wife to defraud the girl’s grandfather of guardianship rights.
The General Managers' association and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen failed to agree on wages for 32,000 firemen, with railroads proposing arbitration. Firemen sought a 20 to 25 percent increase, and the decision will go to the Tabor leaders and then a member vote. Conference kept in harmony. Peary Will Go After South Pole Native American flag
The United States Supreme Court marked its 120th anniversary on a Tuesday, coinciding with the 22,000th docket filed since its founding. In Knoxville a separate item notes an executive board proposal regarding indefinite boycott actions amid extortion price speculation.
The two starving fur seal pups found by Bentawain Judson Thurber of the US Revenue Cutter Bear are central to a new feeding method. Thurber adjusted the pups mouths to allow milk intake and then shifted to hand feeding with fish, sparking hopes the method can save many orphaned seals. Washington officials, including Nagel and MacVeagh, took interest, while Thurber prefers solitude and resents the praise.
In Greenwich on February 3, a fire at the Stonybrook Squab Farm owned by Drexel T. Hubbard burned many pigeons, feeding local families as rescuers opened a door to allow some birds to escape. An automobile chemical engine from Greenwich arrived to save the remaining buildings.
Mississippi Senator Colonel James Gordon visits Washingtons capitol barber shops believing he is in the senators exclusive shop. A mistaken encounter with a uniformed policeman leads to a humorous confrontation about status and service. A friend notes he was in the right church but the wrong pew.
State Senator Frei McGowan of California spoke at Monterey to the California building trades convention. He warned the Pacific coast faces a mood favoring cheap labor and cheaper morals from Japan. He urged vigorous exclusion and said the only war feared is a clash of standards that could defeat America.
Chicago matron Mrs Henry Jaffray told the West Side Co educational club that an unmarried woman of twenty eight is a vital factor in social and business life. She said such a woman need not marry, can go into business and pursue various careers, and is not an old maid. A large audience of women applauded.
Article reports on a planned Hinvels laboratory using guinea pigs for experiments to detect tuberculous bacilli in cows milk. It notes hog cholera serum production may take priority, injections planned for both ordinary and guinea pigs, and describes an exchange about the White House visit by governors including Harmon and Brady with a cautious response from Knox.
Washington reports a new souvenir style postal card replacing the ordinary card for brief messages. Demand grows for the lighter better paper card with a Dutch tint bearing President McKinley’s portrait, set for post office release this week.
Six workers were hurt and one killed when an elevator in a damaged building in Allegheny failed eight stories in Pittsburg on February 3. The wreckage trapped bystanders and caused debris to strike a tuber and iron in the basement.
An article reports scientists urging war on the English sparrow comparing it to rats in economic harm. Michigan begins a bounty program, paying 2 cents per bird, with citizens reporting and delivering sparrows for destruction as a civic effort.
Representative Hayes of California states there is a strong movement to add thirteen months to the year and has introduced a resolution asking the secretary of state to report the level of support. The plan calls for twenty eight days per month, leaving one extra day, proposed to be called Annoday, the day before New Year’s.
A long report describes a federal flare over cancer cures advertised by mail. The Post Office Department and Bureau of Chemistry face hearings, with officials from the Division of Drugs and other agencies testifying on whether mail should be barred for Dr. O A Johnson of Kansas City. Experts disagree on whether cancer can be cured by medicine, while political reactions and interdepartmental tensions escalate.
A vintage advertisement warns Frederick readers of kidney disease dangers and urges immediate treatment with Dean’s Kidney Pills. It quotes a user’s testimonial about relief after taking the pills and notes local retailer K. Malo’s drug store supplies. Dealers and agents are listed as Master-Milburn Co. of New York.
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